Oikos has been in the sustainability market since 2020, and we’re happy to see our brand grow. We love it when people ask how Oikos bags are made because it means more people are curious about eco-friendly options, and that brings us closer to a greener world. Oikos bags are 100% plant-based and made of cassava starch and corn. 

They’re fully compostable, making them a great alternative packaging to plastic for people who want biodegradable packaging for business without losing quality. 

If you’re interested in knowing how our sustainable packaging is made, here’s how we source its materials.

Sourcing Pellets 

Wondering how Oikos bags are made? Our process begins with corn and cassava materials, which we use in pellet form to support our production requirements. At present, there are no local facilities that can process corn or cassava plants and starches into this form.

To address this, we source the necessary pellets from specialized suppliers, ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of raw materials for our operations.

Through this process, we remain committed to our vision of being a sustainable business in the Philippines.

From Cassava or Corn to Eco-Friendly Bags

The journey of how Oikos bags are made starts with cassava, which is processed into starch and then transformed into a plant-based biobase. This material is used to produce strong yet  compostable cassava starch bags.

We also manufacture corn-based bags using corn processed in a similar way, producing biodegradable packaging for business. The result is a biodegradable biobase that can be shaped into durable, eco-friendly packaging solutions for businesses.

Our product lines include the buybag for everyday shopping, the cleanbag for transporting laundry that safely dissolves in the wash cycle, the trashbag for waste disposal, and the mailer bag for e-commerce packaging. Whether made of cassava starch or corn, each product gives any eco-friendly business a reliable alternative packaging to plastic that helps protect the planet.

Environmental Benefits that Last

Using Oikos eco-friendly bags brings long-term benefits for the environment. Choosing cassava starch bags and corn bags helps cut down plastic pollution in oceans, landfills, and natural habitats.

Oikos bags may look and feel like plastic, but they’re not. They don’t break down into harmful microplastics. Instead, they decompose naturally. In the right conditions, our bags can break down in just 3-6 months. Because they are made of cassava starch or corn, they also use fewer fossil fuels to produce and help support an Earth-friendly economy.

Oikos Bags: A Better Choice for Your Business

We’ve shared our story of how Oikos bags are made, and we hope it inspires you to make greener choices. If you want to run an eco-friendly business, start by switching to alternative packaging to plastic.

Oikos offers a range of sustainable packaging options for all kinds of businesses. Explore our products today!